Gurnee — Ch. 18 Art. VIII Div. 1 Property Maintenance Code — General Administration § 18-203
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This code shall be construed to secure its expressed intent, which is to ensure public health, safety and welfare insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of structures and premises. Existing structures and premises that do not comply with these provisions shall be altered or repaired to provide a minimum level of health and safety as required herein. Repairs, alterations, additions to and change of occupancy in existing buildings shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and regulations.
Section 18-203 of Gurnee's Property Maintenance Code establishes the overarching purpose of the code: to protect public health, safety, and welfare through the ongoing maintenance and occupancy of buildings and properties. Any existing structure that falls short of the code's minimum standards must be brought into compliance through repairs or alterations. Additionally, any repairs, additions, or changes in how a building is used must conform to all applicable laws and regulations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-203, property owners and managers in Gurnee are expected to maintain their structures and premises at or above the minimum health and safety standards set out in the Property Maintenance Code. When a property is found to be out of compliance, operators generally undertake the necessary repairs or alterations to meet those baseline requirements. Any work involving repairs, additions, or changes in occupancy must also satisfy all other applicable local ordinances, codes, and regulations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-203 establishes that tenants in Gurnee have an interest in occupying structures that meet minimum health and safety standards, as that is the expressed intent of the Property Maintenance Code. If a rental unit or its premises appear to fall below those standards, tenants may have grounds to raise a code-compliance concern with the appropriate local enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options exist, including how to document conditions and what complaint processes may be available under Ch. 18 Art. VIII.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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